Get Off The Treadmill Podcast

Last episode, we discussed the first four stages of the Seven Stages of Business Ownership and the treadmill effect that traps many entrepreneurs. Today, we’re exploring Stages Four through Seven, which give you real freedom IN your business, not from it. Will also reveal why almost all business owners get stuck in Stage Four and won't take the small, measured risks to get that freedom.

Everything rests on "The Big Mindset Shift", and when business owners make this shift, they invariably build a business that regularly gives them both time and money, and a life of significance.

• Stage Five: Success is the first Stage the produces time for the owner, not just money. It is the first Stage where we experience true freedom IN our businesses, by moving from producing to building simple processes that let others produce for us.
• Stage Six: Significance gives us abundant time and money from our businesses by focusing on training others to lead, and then leading THROUGH them. Stage Six is the second most dangerous Stage behind Stage Four, because we have a tendency to want to go play golf before our leaders are fully in trained and in charge.
• Stage Seven: Succession isn't about selling, but about becoming "The Myth", where your business runs smoothly under capable leaders, with you providing vision and occasional guidance, many times without any day to day involvement. When people build Stage Seven businesses, they never want to sell them.

Moving from Stage Four to Seven is all about The Big Mindset Shift, and a simple principle, "You get what you intend, not what you hope for."

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What if you could make more money in less time—and finally escape the daily grind of running your business?  

In this episode, Chuck Blakeman sits down with Bryan Farley, a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in creating scalable, self-sustaining businesses. Together, they dive into the transformative strategy of Freedom Mapping, a practical framework to help you simplify your operations and reclaim your time.  

💡 Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ How to map your business processes step by step for clarity and efficiency.  
✅ Why assigning value to your time is a game-changer for delegation.  
✅ The 5-step Freedom Mapping framework to simplify your operations and scale your business.  
✅ Real-life success stories of entrepreneurs who broke free from the grind.  

🎙️ About Our Guest:  

Bryan Farley has helped hundreds of business owners streamline their processes and create systems that work for them—not the other way around. Through actionable strategies like Freedom Mapping, they’ve helped entrepreneurs transform their businesses into well-oiled machines that thrive, even without their daily involvement.  

Why This Episode Matters:  

Whether you’re a solopreneur drowning in tasks or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to scale smarter, this episode delivers the blueprint to reclaim your time and build a business that supports your ideal lifestyle. It’s not just inspiring—it’s your ticket to freedom.  

Host’s Takeaway:  

“I loved this conversation because it challenged how I think about time and delegation—and I know it’ll do the same for you.”  

  
👉 Don’t just listen—take action. Click play now and start your journey to more freedom, better systems, and a thriving business today!  

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Stay tuned for future episodes where we share more real-life success stories and actionable tips to help you achieve your business goals.  

• [Freedom Mapping Framework] for creating a simple, strategic plan.
• [Previous Podcast Episodes] on the seven stages and freedom mapping.
• Visit www.3to5Club.com for tools to fast-track your journey.